Celtics Look to End Losing Skid Against Nets on November 18

NEW YORK, NY — The Boston Celtics will host the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on November 18, 2025, in hopes of breaking a six-game home losing streak. The Celtics, with a record of 7-7, are strong favorites, listed as 11-point favorites over the struggling Nets, who have a 2-11 record this season.

The game has a set total of 223.5 points, reflecting expectations of a competitive matchup. The Celtics are averaging 113.8 points per game, ranking 22nd in the league, while their defense is allowing only 109.2 points, which comes in second overall.

Despite their mid-level record, Boston has a net rating of +4.7, a strong indicator of their overall performance. On November 15, they fell short against the Los Angeles Clippers, failing to cover the spread but remaining confident as they face the Nets.

For the Nets, last Sunday’s road victory over the Washington Wizards marked just their second win of the season. Brooklyn has struggled defensively, ranking last in defensive rating and in the bottom five for net rating.

In terms of scoring, Celtics guard Anfernee Simons has been highlighted as a key player to watch. He is averaging 2.7 made three-pointers per game and will face a Nets defense that has allowed opponents to shoot well from beyond the arc.

Bettors are considering various outcomes, with many leaning on the Nets to cover the spread, given Boston’s struggles in away games. The Celtics have a 3-4 record on the road this season and have not consistently performed well against the spread.

As the game approaches, fans and analysts are eager to see if the Celtics can maintain their status as favorites or if the Nets can pull off an upset and disrupt Boston’s plans.